A clean slate: For these Filipino ex-convicts, art is a chance to start over
Art programs for inmates work but lack institutional support, an expert says.
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Where stories flutter: Inside the heartbeat of Bhutan’s Literature and Arts Festival
Over the weekend, the festival came to a close in Thimphu. But even as tents were folder and chairs stacked away, what lingered was less the form than the feeling, a quiet…
The Rebel Within You: Painting the memory of Bangladesh’s July Uprising
The event was, at its core, a reminder that revolutions do not always end when the crowd disperses. Sometimes, they linger in colour.
AI meets anime in daily life
Blending fandom with technology, young creators are redefining how people connect — with their favorite characters and with themselves.
‘Beyond Unsettled Past’: Revisiting Indonesia’s colonial legacies
Curated by historian Sadiah Boonstra and artist Sukiato Khurniawan, the show features powerful works by six artists that confront the lingering imprints of colonialism on society.
The Revival of Vietnam’s Da Long brocade
Every thread and pattern is a story of identity, motherhood and the hope of passing on ancestral values.
Demon boy band? These Korean ballet dancers had already cast their spell
Created by the newly established Yunbyul Ballet Company, “Gat” completed a six-city national tour, selling out every seat along the way — a rare feat for a fledgling company…
Passion keeps Malaysian veteran stitching star shining strong at 88
For Yap Fong Mei, crafting is the best therapy for both body and soul.
Malaysian artist breathes new ‘blue’ life into broken shipwreck porcelain
"Me, Then Blue" is Alice Chang’s fifth solo show – a tribute to memory, imperfection, and transformation, brought to life through 11 sculptural works and 20 oil paintings.
From ink to sole: Chinese tradition woven into sneakers
Traditional Chinese elements like dragons and cranes aren't just painted on walls or silk — they're coming alive on footwear.